How to install an Android application on a real device without publishing and Eclipse?

Question

How can I install an application without any developer tools (Eclipse, Android SDK tools)?

I\'ve compiled and created an .apk file. Now I am gonna send this apk file

Answer 1

Try DeployGate. With the service you can generate a download page like this:

https://dply.me/7hmric

Then it will guide your friends to install your app and you can see how is going, e.g. which version is installed or updated, or app is crashed, in realtime.

Though it's a very common question, there were no simple way to achieve it. Even if we can send people an APK file through whatever, they have to change the "Unknown Sources" setting before the installation. We have to take care of this kind stuff everyday. It's simply a waste of time. So we made DeployGate, a tester-friendly private app distribution service to help the developers just like you. :)

Disclaimer: I'm a developer of the service.